#10

in Upscale Midsize Cars

Based on analysis of 47 C70 reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $39,800 - $39,800
Invoice: $37,412 - $37,412
MPG: 18 City / 27 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores

Overall:8.1
Performance:7.5
Exterior:7.8
Interior:7.4
Safety:10.0
Reliability:7.0
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Exterior - What the Auto Press Says

The C70 is unmistakably a Volvo, with the brand's signature sculptured shoulder lines.  But it has the most aggressively arced roofline of the brand's cars. Reviewers say the look works -- it's a sharply-styled coupe with the hardtop in place and a clean convertible look with the roof down.  

  • "The Volvo C70 got its start in the late 1990s and was one of the first models to break out of the Swedish brand's stodgy image and into territory occupied by truly stylish cars with sleek, sensuous lines." -- Edmunds
  • "The most gorgeous drop-top to ever leave a Swedish car factory." -- AutoWeek
  • "An extremely good looking car" that "looks like it should have a higher MSRP." -- The Auto Channel
  • Even though the C70 "has a very short nose, it still looks aggressive, while at the same time clearly demonstrating its Volvo family heritage." -- Kelley Blue Book
  • "You know when a Volvo is coming toward you, thanks to handsome rectangular headlamps, an egg-crate grille and superhero-sized shoulder lines." -- About.com
  • "Looks like a coupe to unsuspecting onlookers." -- Cars.com
Review Last Updated: 8/27/09